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ADOPTION COMPUTERS FOR RENT
FOR RENT HELP WANTED MISCELLANEOUS
Unplanned Pregnancy? Former students hoping to
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AUTO
1995 Mustang GT. 83k, automotive, black, leather.
Great condition. 10,700/obo. 764-8583.
1997 Jetta- 5-speed, loaded, 16,000 miles, $11,000.
Call Gary 845-2907.
1998 Isuzu Rodeo, sliver with gray interior. Excellent
condition 6-disc CD-changer, 38k-miles 14,500/nego.
694-1088.
'66 Ford Mustang/ Coup, 289, 4-speed, red w/black inte
rior. 5-new tires, paint and interior good, semi-rebuilt,
$4,000. 695-1697.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Mason's Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. 828-
4832.
BED AND BREAKFAST
Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for A&M
events (home games, parents weekend, graduation),
weddings, weekend get-aways For information/ reser
vations call Rebecca Slcilio Lewis,'70. 409-696-0091.
Grand dinners and romantic evenings. Your #1 wedding
location. The finest in the Brazos Valley. Calvert Inn
Gourmet B&B 364-2868 www.calvertinn.com
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Need extra cash? www.SeizeThePay.com
Three vending machines business for sale Good loca
tions, cash profit, price negotiable. 696-8786.
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Individuals 16 years of age and older to partici
pate in a research study with an investigational
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will last up to 24 days and you will be
compensated up to $500
For more information, please call
Sciman Biomedical Research
776-1417
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keyboard/mouse, soundblaster speakers/amp, 56k
8.4gb network card/hub/cables 32xcdrom, $680./obo.
695-6987.
Credit problems welcome, low monthly payments only
$39.95 with free Internet fast approval call now 888-236-
7524.
DJ MUSIC
•"Party Block Mobile DJ"*- Peter Block, professional/
experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU func
tions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!!
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MSR D.J. Service. Experienced. Reasonable Rates.
Call Shawn at 731-8414.
FOR RENT
$187.50/month, bedroom for rent in 2-room apartment.
Shuttle. Contact emw1027@labs.tamu.edu
$500 CASH FOR MOVE IN! Sublease at Melrose avail
able immediately. $472/mo., all bills included,
2bdrm/2bth. 695-6929.
"""Hickory Park Duplexes"** 3bdrm/2bth $875,
2bdrm/2bth $700. Fenced yard. Rental Access 690-
1330.
1-2/Bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near
campus. $150-$325/mo. 696-2038.
1-roommate needed, summer sublease University
Commons, furnished, w/d, 4bdrm/2bth, $300/mo. +utili-
ties. Call 694-1014 Must Lease!
1- roommate needed. Summer sublease University
Commons, furnished, w/d, 2bdrm I.Sbth, reduced rent.
695-0560.
2- roommates needed, summer sublease, 3bdrm/2bth
duplex. $230/mo. +1/4bills. Own bedroom. Becky 260-
2520.
2bdrm/1,5bth, fireplace, store room, walk-in closets,
shuttle bus, $500/mo. 822-7772.
2bdrm/1bth house with central a/c, w/d hook-ups,
fenced yard, $550/mo. 822-5848
2bdrms available Summer &Fall, WolfPen duplex,
$300/mo. each. Call 696-4582.
3bdrm/1.5bth house, w/d connections, storage, living
&dining rooms, big backyard, very spacious, $665/mo.
Twin City Properties or Michael at 219-1052.
4bdrm/2bth furnished University Commons summer
sublease. $301/person+utilities. Call 696-6869.
Fraternities • Sororities • Clubs
• Student Groups
Student organizations earn $1,000-$2,000 with the easy
campusfiindrai.ser.oom three hour fundraising event. No
sales required. Fundraising dates arc filling quickly, so call
today! Contact campusfiindrasier.com, (888) 923-3238,
or visit www.campusfimdraiscr.com
HOUSTON SUMMER JOBS
Miller Swim Academy is now hiring
swimming instructors, pool managers,
and lifeguards. Excellent pay! Sixty
locations throughout Houston.
Call 713-981-6275
Newsday Crossword
TREE DIMENSIONAL by Bob Lubbers
Edited by Stanley Newman
ACROSS
1 Spouses
6 Formal dance
in France
9 Sand bar
14 Mersey’s
bell town
15 Yoko
16 firma
17 Layered
pastries
19 Red-waxed
cheeses
20 Rosy-
complected
22 Communi
cations co.
23 Couple
24 Very happy
28 Are: Sp.
30 Greek peak ■*
33 “ Got a
Crush
on You”
34 Spade the
detective
37 Power
measurements
40 Memorable
Hughes plane
42 Unevenly
matched
44 Dissenting
votes
45 Actress Ruby
46 Consider
48
Championship
Season
52 Fish’s fin
55 Motorists’ org.
58 Aitar words
59 Lineman’s
boom
63 Birch craft
66 Most sincere
67 Boxing venue
68 Poetic night
time
69 blanche
70 Cried like a
kitten
71 Commercials
72 Firemen’s
needs
DOWN
1 Cope
2 Modifies
3 Part moved by
a 63 Down
4 Organic
compound
5 Thick-
shoes
6 Blubbery
sound
7 Author Tyler
8 Mislay
9 Refined
iron
10 Hopper of
gossip
11 “Are you a
man
mouse?”
12 Forelimb
13 _ Vegas, NV
18 Euro
predecessor
21 Buster or
Diane
25 Buster Brown’s
dog
26 First lady
27 Moines, IA
29 Small vipers
31 Stockholm
citizen
32 Droop
35 Onassis’
nickname
36 Confused
state
38 Also
39 DA’s aide
40 Fortune teller
41 Average
grade
42 Unusual
43 Classic
beginning
47 Central
Americans
49 Backpackers
50 “ Fideles"
51 Rich cakes
53 Scottish
quickbread
54 Leading
56 Spring mo.
57 Eighth letter
60 Actress
Perlman
61 Oboist’s
need
62 “So long,
signor!”
63 Machine part
64 Exist
65 Freshly made
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3bdrm/2bth Duplexes Very nice, great location, all
appliances, security system, pre-leasing for May.
$1050. Call BRP, 260-8441. www.brpweb.com
4110 College Main. Walk to campus! Bike or ride shut
tle bus. 1yr lease at Casa Blanca. $395/mo. Water,
gas, sewer fees paid. Compare and call us at 846-1413
Academic Village and Scholars Inn. 1&2 bedrooms, fur
nished or unfurnished. Also dorm plans. 1-yr lease
beginning August. Start at $385/mo. 3900 Old College
Road, Bryan. 846-9196.
Apartment for lease. 2bdrm/1.5bth, 950sqft., $500/mo.,
available May-18th. Call 695-7796.
C/S 2bdrm/1-1/2bth, studio/townhome. Yard, w/d, shut
tle, $580/mo. Call 693-0551.
FREE LOCATOR SERVICE. Apartments, Duplexes,
Fourplexes, Houses, Alpha-Omega Properties, Broker.
693-0868.
In the country, 3bdrm/2bth with covered deck and car
port. Pets ok. $575/mo. +deposit. Room enough for 3
students, 8-minutes from campus. 778-0593. Available
Now.
Large 3bdrm/2bth house, fenced yard, w/d connections,
near A&M sorority houses, $850/mo. Available May
(409)693-0095.
Live free! Buy 3bdrm/2ba new mobile home Rent 1-
room, live free. Land or good park space 822-2929.
New 2&3bdrm mobile homes, 1 -mile from campus, start
ing at $400. 823-4248
People needed for sublease starling 5/15. 3bdrm/2bth
duplex, $300/mo. 775-4865.
Pre-lease University Oaks Duplexes 2bdrm/2ba, w/d-
conn., fence $615/mo. 693-1448
Pre-leasing for August- under construction Two-story
townhomes, 2bdrm/2bth, close to campus, 1020sqft.,
w/d, stove, frig, microwave provided; pre-wired for tv, tel,
Technology (301-Nimitz St.) $750/mo +deposit. Call
846-5800
Pre-leasing for May. 3bdrm/2bth and 3bdrm/3bth, $575-
$1200/mo. Call 764-2019 for details, www.univer-
sityleasing.com
Pre-leasing new 3bdrm/2bth duplexes, no pets. $1,000.
846-5722 or 823-0390
Ready to PRELEASE for May and August? WE ARE!
Call United Realty 694-9140 for availabilities.
www.unifed-rlco.com
PINKERTON
SECURITY
Has An Immediate Opening For
A Security Administration
Professional!
We provide World Class security
services to one of the nations lead
ing high tech companies located in
Bryan/College Station.
Depending on your certification and
employment status, we offer:
•$7.50 to $10 per hour
•401k Program
•Paid Vacation
•Advancement Opportunities
•Direct Payroll Deposit
•Free Medical, Dental, & Life
Insurance
For immediate full and part-time
opportunities, fax resume to: 281-
514-6221 or e-mail resume
careers@pinkerton.net.
EOE, M/F/V/D
Preleasing 3-bedroom units for May and August.
Rosewood Villas, Balcones Street, Southwood Valley.
1,215sqft.. W/D included, $950 -12month lease. $1,050
-9month lease. On shuttle. See
www.rent.net/dlrect/rosewoodvillastx or
www2.txcyber.com/~mcdowell, or call 268-0331 or 846-
1100.
Roommate needed for summer sublease.
$252.50/month 1/2 bills washer/dryer included. Call
680-1752.
Sublease 3bdrm/2bth duplex. Garage, big front/back
yard, shuttle, W/D, fireplace. $795/mo. 695-0628.
Sublease Immediately for Spring/Summer. Large
1bdrm/1bth studio-apt., partially furnished, $400/mo.. no
deposit, no hook-up fees. 696-0248
Summer roommate, 2bdrm/2bth apartment, $301/mo.,
bus route, alarm. Call 694-8151.
Summer sublease Sterling University. 3bdrm/3bth
$370/mo nego.. W/D. alarm, new appliances. 696-5863.
Urgentl Sub-lease 3bdrms of 4bdrm/2bth apartment at
Sterling University. $325/each. Call 696-1560.
FOR SALE
2000 Raleigh M50 mountainbike with lock; shock; five
months old. excellent condition; $250/o b.o. 680-0267
60” Mitsubishi T V., 1-year old. $3,200 new, asking
$1,200/080. Great for greek house. redassOI ©hot-
mail.com
Condo. Cripple Creek Ibr/lba, 2-story townhome style.
Conv. parking, private balcony, washer/dryer, fireplace
$42,500. Possible owner finance. (281)486-4466.
Twin mattress/ box-spring $150. twin headboard/ foot
board $75, kitchen items $50. Everything excellent con
dition. Andrea 694-3825.
HELP WANTED
SSInternet Start-upSS get published- Get paid submit
your stories parties/politics/sex/culture S25 per story!
Contact: earn@maincampus.com
""Shift Supervisors'* 2yrs college or restaurant expe
rience. Flexible time around class schedule. Accepting
applications at Burger King, 1719-Tx Ave., Culpepper
Plaza.
100 Instructors/ Counselors needed. Coed sleepaway
camp. Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. Good salary.
1-800-422-9842 (www.campcayuga.com)
500 Summer Jobs/ 50 Camps/ You Choose! NY, PA,
New England Instructors Needed: Tennis, Basketball,
Roller Hockey, Soccer, Lacrosse, Volleyball,
Gymnastics. Lifeguards, WSI, Waterskiing, Sailing,
Windsurfing, Aerobics, Archery, Mt. Biking,
Rockclimbing, Ropes. Dance, Piano Accompaniast,
Drama, Ceramics, Woodwork, Photography, Nature,
Nurses, Chef. Arlene Streisand- 1-800-443-6428:
www.summercampemployment.com
Aggressive painters and painter helpers. Experience
helpful, but not necessary. Will work with schedule.
Work now-summer $7.50/hr. 775-7126.
ATTENTION STUDENTS! S9.85BASE/APPT. National
Firm, Will train, service/sales, start now, conditions
apply 696-7734, www.workforstudents.com/np
BARNHILL'S BUFFET Hiring experienced/dependable
Servers & Cashiers. Apply In person Mon -Thurs., 2-
4pm, 1701-S. Texas Avenue. EOE. Drug Test
Required.
Bartenders make $100-$300 per night. No experience
necessary. Call 1-800-981-8168 ext.245.
Class of 1973, Ag Doctor is looking for a Clinical
Research Coordinator in a Dallas-based research clinic.
BS preferred, -Medical experience is a plus, -Must be
self-motivated. If you are interested, please call Julie
Tucker at (214)365-0365 or fax resume to (214)373-
7003.
Copy Corner. Part-time Typist/Graphic Artist with
experience in PageMaker, Illustrator &Photoshop Must
be able to work directly w/public. Available shifts:
evenings Sweekends. Mail resume: 1404-Texas
Avenue South, CS 77840 or come by to (III out an appli
cation.
Earn extra income by cleaning offices M-F, after 5p.m.
823-5031.
Fatburger-C.S. Help wanted all positions. Drivers earn
up to $11/hr. Immediate hiring. 725-A University.
Fun prestigious Instructor, some evenings SSaturdays,
$6/hr. We'll train. 696-9142.
General Manager- Planet Beach Tanning Salon College
Station. Sales experience needed. Mail resume: 1911-
Westmead #2915, Houston,TX 77077 or fax (504)780-
1019.
$7.00 per hour!!!!
UCS knows success! A worldwide corporation in business since
1970, we currently have the following part-time opportunities
available. We have over 600 employees in our College Station
office and over 800 in our Houston headquarters, many of whom
are AGGIES! Come see what we have to offer!
• Clerical Staff
• PC/Tech Support
• Inventory Control
• Hardware Repair
• Computer Assembly
• Programming
We offer flexible hours between 6a.m.-10p.m., and real world
work experience. All majors are considered and training is pro
vided. E.O.E. To apply, please call our Personnel headquarters
or visit our website.
UCS, Inc.
979-595-2609
www.universalcomputersys.com
UCS hires non-tobacco users only
Quail Hollow
Apartment Homes
Out With The Old, In With The New
3535 Plainsman Lane
846-1771
• New Owner, New Management,
New Image
• New Designer Oak Kitchens
• New Elegant Mirror Accents
• New Modern Baths
• W/D Connections
• Fireplace Available
• Screened Patio
• On A&M Shuttle Route
M-F 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hiring: Dan Clark Construction is now hiring carpenters
and helpers. Call 693-7672.
Interested In A Political Career? Apply for the 2000
Democratic Campaign Management Program. Housing
and living stipend. Learn the nuts and bolts ot cam
paigning from top political consultants while electing pro
gressive Democrats to Congress Qualified graduates
placed in full-time, salaried positions across the country
Call 847-864-1008.
Part-time position available tor graduate student with
experience in Math, Algebra, and Geometry Good PR
skills and tlexible schedule a plus Fax resumes to
Sylvan Learning Center, (409)691-2904 or mall to: 414-
B Tarrow, College Station, Texas 77840.
Partners Food Delivery now hiring. Apply in person 113
Walton. Flexible hours and good pay.
Phone People Needed Promoting Circus. P/F-tlme
Call 361-2370 Or 778-3388.
Million dollar game shows? Forget 'em! Bring you:
ketball brain to Shoot. Score, Win a Mt?
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and prizes.
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Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Modern
Taijiquan Chin Na. Self Defense. Weapons, 82K
268-1204, www kungfu.CC
What do basketball tournament games, cash arc j:
and you have in common? Look for Shoot Son l
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MOTORCYCLE
1984 Honda NiteHawk 700cc, ShaftOrive Hyti
Clutch. $1600/080 Call 695-1627.
1995 Yamaha Seca 600cc. Runs perfect dea s
$2,600 694-2371
PT GENERAL ERRAND RUNNER- Lynntech, Inc. is
looking for dependable individual with own transporta
tion and good knowledge ot the community Up to
20hrs/wk. Hourly salary plus mileage Send resume to
HR. 7610-Eastmark Dr., Ste #202. College Station, TX
77840. E-mail hrlynntech@lynntech com EOE
PT STAFF ASSISTANT- Lynntech, Inc. is looking for a
part-time staff assistant Applicant should have basic
ottice and computer skills. 20-25hrs/week Send
resume to HR. 7610-Eastmark Dr . Ste #202, College
Station, TX 77840. E-mail hrtynntech@lynntech.com
EOE.
Recoup your spring break losses. Temporary phone
sales day/evening 779-4377.
Research Associate: Primary responsibilities will
include bench and some field R&D work in the develop
ment ot various innovative technologies Position
requires B.Sc. in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or
Environmental Engineering General knowledge in ana
lytical chemistry, and some mechanical or electrical
engineering skills are strongly desired Send resume to
’HR Lynntech, Inc., 7610-Eastmark Dr , Ste #202,
College Station, TX 77840 E-mail hriynntech@lyn-
ntech.com EOE.
Searching tor Internet marketers. For appointment, call
Sherry at 776-0060,
Sears Service Center. Technician- needs to know small
engine repair. Also need tech helper- lifting required.
Apply at 1500 East Holleman. 764-0311.
Spend your summer having fun in the sun with campers
at an Austin area youth resident camp on beautiful Lake
Travis. Many positions available Including: General
Counselors, Waterfront Statt, Horse Staff, Malnt. Stall,
Kitchen Staff, and Challenge Course Staff. Salary, room
and board, and benefits provided. Please contact Derek
or Candice toll-free at 1-877-425-1150.
1996 Kawasaki Ninja EX250. Muzzy pipe, Jettnssi
10K miles, S1.990 Call 695-9305.
'95 Yamaha 600XT. 6K miles Strong, dea ji
$3,200 764-0182
PETS
9-mo old boxer/pit bull mix w/kennel and sun
sppyed house trained, playful, sweet, goodwsq
$75/0.b,0 696-0422.
Adopt Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs Mzijj
breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter- 775-5755.
Black Pomeranian Puppy. 2 months old, hasSa
papers. AKC registered $300/0 8.0 CalKsS
696-9876
Boarding room tor two horses. Run-in shed, **i
paddocks, pasture turn-out. S225/!ull or parts a
nego 589-2170.
REAL ESTATE
4bd/2ba . gameroom, carport, large fenced padtp
1992sqft. $69,500 Alford &Company Realtors;'
6404, 822-5717
ROOMMATES
2-rooms lor rent in brand new 3bdrm/2ba mobile w
779-3578. ask lor Jesse
F-roommate, 2bdrm/1,5bth, $150/summer. $®
+ 1/2bills Madison Point, on shuttle. 696-5694.
F-roommate, summer sublease, CS townlw
$283/rent +1/2bllls Call 680-0597
Summer sublease, female roommate, brand newss
ment. w/d, $315/mo. +1/3bills. Call Andrea 695«
Summer sublease- $273.33 Includes rent &bills. 1
details email Iizbeth01@tamu.edu
Square One Restaurant now hiring kitchen staff
211 W.Wm.J, Bryan. 361-0264.
SERVICES
STUDENT WORK Apply online at www workforstu- a+ HIGHER GRE SCORE GUARANTEED! $19)1
dents.com/np t shrs. professional instruction 7764-0080.
Summer Camp Counselors Needed For Premier
Camps in Massachusetts Positions available for tal
ented, energetic, and fun loving students as counselors
In all team sports, all individual sports such as Tennis &
Golf, Waterfront and Pool activities, and specialty activ
ities including art, dance, theatre, gymnastics, newspa
per, rocketry & radio. Great Salaries, room, board and
travel June-17th-August-16th. Enjoy a great summer
that promises to be unforgettable. Mah-Keo-Nac
www.campmkn.com (Boys): 1-800-753-9118. Danbee
www.dant3ee.com (Girls): 1-800-392-3752.
The Deluxe Diner on Northgate hiring cooks Swaitstaff
for all shifts. Apply In person 203-Univ. Drive.
The Grapevine Restaurant needs part-time help for day
time hours only. Pays $6/hr. 696-3411.
A A A Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of-fun, Laugh* ■
Ticket dismissal/insurance discount. M-Tfepm-Sp
W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fn&Sat - Fri(6pm-8pm) <SSat(ljjV/
2:30pm) Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside 8antoM»*y
Walk-Ins welcome. $25/cash. Lowest price altoweSS j
law. 111-Univ. Dr . Ste.217. 846-6117. Show
30/min. early. (CP-0017).
Looking for a place to live? www.housing101.net... V:
move oft campus!
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Wanted: Cowboys & Cowgirls to guide tourists and
horses through the Rocky Mountains. Come work for
the largest horse operation in North America. Write
Sombrero Ranch, 3300 Airport Road, Boulder, CO
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TUTORS
Experienced Tutor- Math. Biology, Cberast
Biochemistry, Statistics, Botany and more. Appropif
Solutions, 690-7928.
Work for an editing college focused internet company at
your schooll Looking for Innovative individuals with
strong leadership, entreperneural and business skills.
Tech skills not required. Great experience, pay and
options! Contact into@uconnectlons.com
LOST & FOUND
Lost Dog: small tan male, bobtail. SW Parkway area.
Heart condition, needs treatment. Reward! 695-8976.
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SUMMER LEASES
Furnished Rooms With All Bills Paid,
Free Shuttle to TAMU & Blinn
Call The Horizon
Today 979-779-7091
Open House!
Sat., March 25th 2 p.m. -5pi
Large 3 bdrm, 3 bath duplex
All appliances - s 1150
Available August
2300 Antelope Lane 690-
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